[Quaddy]

i wouldnt class the hd555 as a neutral phone, they have to much accent on a spatial forward, slightly digital sound imho, great for games and movies mind

i dont know if you have ever considered the Pioneer SE-A1000 - am not sure if the budget fits there

also, amping will benefit the grados more than the sens you reference imho

 

[pudim]

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Originally Posted by Quaddy /img/forum/go_quote.gif i wouldnt class the hd555 as a neutral phone, they have to much accent on a spatial forward, slightly digital sound imho, great for games and movies mind i dont know if you have ever considered the Pioneer SE-A1000 - am not sure if the budget fits there also, amping will benefit the grados more than the sens you reference imho

The more important use will be music listening.

I saw a guy with one of those at the metro the other day. I could hear the music from 10m away.

I've read the opposite. :S

Thank you for the help.

Anyone else on the Fiio amp?

 

[tribestros]

Grado embarrasses Sennheiser. If Grado would take cues from Senn's designs they'd be perfect.

 

[Quaddy]

well, i am a fan of both, i hardly think the sen hd600, hd800 and the he60, he90 are embarrased by other grados, that suggests a trouncing rather than a different sound signature, which wouldnt be embarrasing. its good that there are the different sounds to choose from.

@pudim, the fiio is fine for really casual listening and nonchalant amping, thats about it, it will make less impact on full size cans than on IEMS - a bass/gain boost button if you will.

 

[sampson_smith]

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Originally Posted by tribestros /img/forum/go_quote.gif Grado embarrasses Sennheiser. If Grado would take cues from Senn's designs they'd be perfect.

What are you trying to say? Do you mean that the only place where Sennheiser shines is in the aesthetic design department? I'm sure I'm a minority, but I love the style of Grados, especially the non-"i" versions.

 

[Galesden]

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Originally Posted by sampson_smith /img/forum/go_quote.gif What are you trying to say? Do you mean that the only place where Sennheiser shines is in the aesthetic design department? I'm sure I'm a minority, but I love the style of Grados, especially the non-"i" versions.

I think he means that sennheisers have more of a comfort factor than the grados.

 

[roker]

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Originally Posted by pudim /img/forum/go_quote.gif I listen at low volume levels

wait until you get a set of Grados, you'll be cranking them up in no time

 

[keezzzz]

Number ONE : The Grado

I have sold my 4 weeks old HD600, don't like the sound, comfort (glass wearer)is very bad.
Comfort with the Grado's is very good

 

[Mr C]

If you want to buy grado's I'd say try to listen to a pair before you buy.
Many people truly dislike the grado sound sig, and they are know to have a bad quality control policy. The other problem about grado is their international policy. Buying grados in europe is a VERY bad deal. Alessandros are much better priced and the lowest model is quite superior to the 60 or 80 from grado.

I never tried the hd555 but most people that like the senn sound say its a nice can if you mod it a bit, and its definitely more comfy than grados. I have the hd580 and I find it better than all the grados I tried (up to 325) when used with a good amp. The hd555 will most likely get better when you buy an amp.
Someone adviced you to get a dac, I second that. A decent dac or dac/amp makes a big difference with any headphone you buy.

 

[pudim]

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Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif wait until you get a set of Grados, you'll be cranking them up in no time

Haha, I hope not.


Well, I'm going with the Alessandro's. They seem pretty good for the price and I got curious about Grado's.

If I find them unconfortable, can I get a pair of bowls like these ones? They seem very comfy.

From what you've been saying, a portable amp is not worth for this headphones. I don't want to buy an expensive amp right now, so I think I'll just stick with the MS-1 for now.

I won't be able to try them before I buy them, but, since I have no experience with full-size headphones, I don't think I'll be disappointed.

Thanks a lot for all the help.

 

[VALIENTE]

Pudim, I suggest you go for Grado SR60,
it will rock your laptop,
and your wallet, too.

Time is gold, buy now.

 

[pudim]

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Originally Posted by VALIENTE /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pudim, I suggest you go for Grado SR60, it will rock your laptop, and your wallet, too. Time is gold, buy now.

It's funny, but the MS1i will cost me only ~5€ more thant the SR60 would. Including the cost of importation.

 

[sampson_smith]

Then it looks as if your decision has been made easy for you! Enjoy the MS-1i's.

 

[pudim]

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Originally Posted by sampson_smith /img/forum/go_quote.gif Then it looks as if your decision has been made easy for you! Enjoy the MS-1i's.

It has indeed. I never bought anything from outside of the EU, so I hadn't thought about the importation cost. It's 20% IVA (our VAT) + another tax, but it's still considerably cheaper than the SR80 and very close to the SR60.

I'll say something when I get them, if I don't change my mind.

Thank you very much for all the help.

 

[sampson_smith]

And top it off, MS-1i's are made with SR-125i drivers, so they generally sound appreciably better than the SR-60/80's. Many have said that they are even better than the much more expensive SR-125i's. (I actually even liked my SR-225's less than the MS-1i's, but that came down to personal preference.)